What You Need to Know About Students with ADHD and Anxiety – Webinar – Thu. Mar. 15, 3 pm. ADHD and executive function deficits can lead to increased anxiety in school. In this webinar, you will learn strategies you can use across grade levels. Registration: http://www.chadd.org/training-events/Ask-the-Expert.aspx

Bylaws General Membership Meeting and Disability Waiver Presentation given by the ARC
Tuesday March 20, 6:30-9pm, Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Rd, Recital Hall, Fairfax, VA. Please join Fairfax County SEPTA for a special General Membership Meeting with a focus on establishing new by-laws for the organization. You can review the new proposed by-laws on our website at www.fairfaxcountysepta.org. Also joining us will be Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy at The Arc of Northern Virginia who will speak on Medicaid Waivers. RSVP here.

Project First Responder
Tue. Mar. 20, 6:30 pm, LCPS Admin. Building, 21000 Education Ct. Ashburn. This program assists first responders, individuals with autism and other developmental delays, and their families to learn how to successfully manage emergency situations. Registration: https://www.lcps.org/ParentResourceServices or 571-252-6540.

Morning at the Museum — US Botanic Garden
Sunday, March 25, 8:30-!0:00 am 100 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DC. Early entrance to the annual orchid show and special activities for families with students with cognitive or sensory processing disabilities. Register: email names of attendees to mnelson@aoc.gov or call 202-226-1047.

I Can Bike After-School Program
Various weeks in March through June at Middle Schools in Fairfax County. This program uses adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program, and trained staff to run the weeklong trainings for children with disabilities. Information and schedule: https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-fcps-fairfax-va/

Summer Camp Guide for Students with Special Needs
Assembled by FCPS; includes a wide variety of public and private options. To request a copy: email prc@fcps.edu or 703-204-3941

*Please Note: FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) and ACPS (Alexandria City Public Schools) can often provide translation services for their events into Spanish, Arabic, or other languages if you contact them well in advance.

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Please join Fairfax County SEPTA for a special General Membership Meeting with a focus on establishing new by-laws for the organization. You can review the new proposed by-laws on our website at www.fairfaxcountysepta.org.

Also joining us will be Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy at The Arc of Northern Virginia who will speak on Medicaid Waivers.